Trump administration likely to take action on TikTok, WeChat risks ‘in weeks’, official says

President Donald Trump’s administration is studying the national security risks of social media applications including TikTok and WeChat, with action to address the issue expected in the coming weeks, a White House official said on Wednesday.“There are a number of … administration officials who are looking at the national security risk as it relates to TikTok, WeChat and other apps that have the potential for national security exposure, specifically as it relates to the gathering of information…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/tech/apps-social/article/3093369/trump-administration-likely-take-action-tiktok-wechat-risks-weeks